Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Grave

Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Grave

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownSaint-Nicolas-de-la-GraveCastelmayran at 4.5 km (5 min)
Insee code82169Merles at 4.8 km (6 min)
Postcode82210Caumont at 5.4 km (6 min)
Latitude44.0646620Boudou at 5.5 km (6 min)
Longitude1.0239140Malause at 5.5 km (6 min)
AltitudeFrom 59 to 88 metersSaint-Aignan at 7.7 km (8 min)
Surface29.34 km²Le Pin at 7.9 km (9 min)
Population2199 inhabitantsMoissac at 8.3 km (9 min)
Density74 inhabitants/km²Angeville at 8.5 km (11 min)
Chief townMontauban (at 33 km, 40 min)Pommevic at 8.6 km (9 min)
DepartmentTarn-et-GaronneSaint-Vincent-Lespinasse at 9.2 km (11 min)
RegionMidi-PyrénéesSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

History Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Grave begin to Roman times, as evidenced by some archaeological remains. The village belongs to the generation of "sauvetés, towns founded by the monasteries, before the movement for creating" walled towns ". A charter of foundation was built in 1135. Saint-Nicolas is a chief town of the district located at the confluence of the Tarn and Garonne, step on the road to St Jacques de Compostela, 35 km from Montauban and 70 km from Toulouse. The motorway A62 provides an output Castelsarrasin and Valence d'Agen (10 km).

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SIGHTSEEING

The Heritage Village consists of:

  • From the castle Richard Coeur de Lion - enlarged in the 12th century by the abbots of Moissac, administrative center today
  • The church built in the 13th century - an octagonal tower, portal Renaissance
  • The hall - originally made of wood, housed the town hall, rebuilt in 1898, surrounded by "angle"
  • The bandstand dating from 1932
  • The Garden of India - land donation made July 13, 1992 nations Choctow and Séminolle
  • The Church of Moutet earthen wall and tower
  • The museum Lamothe-Cadillac - the birthplace of the founder of the city of Detroit in the 17th USA - recounts his adventurous life - simply Multimedia
  • Circuit "loitering in a hurry" in the village
  • The basis for outdoor recreation - water level of 400 acres - pool, water sports, hiking or biking mountain biking, fishing, picnic area
  • The bird observatory located opposite to "bird islands" - large variety of migratory birds. Tel: +33 5 63 91 44 43.
Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Grave
Leisure centresLeisure Centre of Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Grave

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Market: every Monday morning
  • Night Markets: July and August
  • Carnival in February / March
  • Frequently Asked plants of purple loosestrife in May and October
  • Painters in the street July 14
  • Fetes summer
  • Concerts: all year
  • The night of museums in May
  • Comice agricole: early September
  • Heritage Days in mid-September and concert singing castles "
  • Garage sale: early December
  • Exhibitions at the library

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Circuit of the bird observatory at 9 km

Tour "across the fields, orchards and poplar" 12 km

Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Flight in a multi-axis microlightSports sensations87 €Pommevic (8.3 km)
Maiden microlight flightSports sensations95 €Albefeuille-Lagarde (21 km)

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Saturday 25 May
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Sunday 26 May
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Monday 27 May
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RESTAURANTS 
L'Armateur  
7.8
Moissac
Inevitable stop on the way to Saint Jacques de Compostela, the restaurant Owner invites you to a delicious culinary moment in Moissac. Located in the heart of the old district of marine...
Located 6.2 km from Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Grave45 € per person 
Restaurant Le Moulin de Moissac  
7.4
Moissac
Along Tarn Hotel invites you Restaurant Le Moulin de Moissac an exceptional moment. You will discover gourmet cuisine and authentic will overturn all your senses.
Located 6.4 km from Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Grave42 € per person 
Artel Hôtel
Castelsarrasin
Artel Hôtel restaurant welcomes you in a warm and modern setting. An elaborate cuisine based mainly regional products will delight your taste buds. You can also enjoy the view from...
Located 7.3 km from Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Grave31 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Au Château classé 4 clés Cévacances    
9.4
  SPECIAL OFFER
Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Grave
'Au Château', our maison de maitre dating from 1800 is sure to seduce you with its Napoleonic architecture and modern comfort. Our friendly family run guesthouse is located in St. Nicolas...
Located in Saint-Nicolas-de-la-GraveFrom 58 € to 85 € the double room 
Domaine du Peyronnet    
9.5
Merles
The Peyronnet is a typical farmhouse of the region, built of stone and bricks floods. It is surrounded by 3 hectares of meadows and streams. This magical environment made us want to...
Located 4.4 km from Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Grave65 € the double room 
Pomme de Chene, Oak Apple    
9.7
Saint-Paul-d'Espis
Our house is situated, over-looking the cascading hills of the countryside in the middle of vineyards and hills of the Midi-Pyrenees. The pretty garden inspires tranquility. The'pony...
Located 7.6 km from Saint-Nicolas-de-la-GraveFrom 45 € to 50 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gite Petite Fleur
Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Grave
The newly renovated holiday home situated in the former coach house of our guest house, was carefully transformed into spacious accommodation for 5 guests. The house has central heating...
Located in Saint-Nicolas-de-la-GraveFrom 470 € to 985 € per week 
L'oustal d'adele
Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Grave
Accredits cottage by Gites de France in a character property of the Tarn and Garonne. The housing is attached to the house of the owners with an independent entrance. Ground floor:...
Located in Saint-Nicolas-de-la-GraveFrom 250 € to 350 € per week 
Le Gite du Chat Perché
Saint-Aignan
Welcome to gite 'The Cat on the Roof'. The banks of the Garonne, at the crossroads of Quercy and Gascony, Chantal and Michel ROY welcome you in a recently renovated farm, located at...
Located 6.3 km from Saint-Nicolas-de-la-GraveFrom 350 € to 600 € per week 

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HOTELS
L'Armateur     
9.2
Moissac
This 18th-century house, now a modern and stylish hotel is located in the centre of Moissac, just 50 metres from the Canal des deux Mers and the Vélo Voie Verte. With views over the...
Located 6.2 km from Saint-Nicolas-de-la-GraveRoom from 72 €
Hotel-Restaurant Le Luxembourg     
7.6
Moissac
This hotel is located near the centre of Moissac, on the St. James' Way pilgrimage path. It offers en suite rooms, a restaurant and free Wi-Fi. Rooms at the Hotel-Restaurant Le Luxembourg...
Located 6.3 km from Saint-Nicolas-de-la-GraveRoom from 51 €
Le Moulin De Moissac     
8.2
Moissac
The Hotel Moulin de Moissac is a majestic place in the Tarn-Garonne region in southern France. It features a piano-bar and spa, and boasts a striking position on the River Tarn. All...
Located 6.3 km from Saint-Nicolas-de-la-GraveRoom from 67 €

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